Chester
Chester, a city in Delaware County, had a population of 32,605 in the 2020 census.
Located 15 miles south of Philadelphia along the Delaware River, it has a rich industrial history, a growing waterfront, and convenient access to the city.
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Chester Native, Winner of ‘Chopped Junior’ Enjoying Her Newfound Celebrity
Tavia Isaac, the 12-year-old native of Chester who came out victorious in the Food Network’s Chopped Junior, is enjoying the fame that has followed her…
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How Did Your Town Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election? Click Here to Find Out
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over President Obama’s totals in 2012,…
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Ridley Park Resident Pens Book on Pair of Local Baseball Legends
Chester native and Ridley Park resident Bob McLaughlin has fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a published author by penning a book on two local…
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Delaware County Plans No Tax Hike; Council Pleased to Hold Line for 2017 Budget
Delaware County Council is pleased to inform residents that there will be no tax hike for 2017, as the county holds the line on spending…
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After 33 Years in Navy, Chester Man Retires to Sound of Wedding Bells
During his official retirement ceremony from the U.S. Navy, Chester’s Bryan Exum stunned guests when he proposed to his girlfriend Dawn Patillo, and then promptly…
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Chester’s Back Against the Ropes as Lawmakers Scramble to Fix Casino Host Law
After the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down the tax that paid the state’s casino hosts and sent the issue to the Legislature for a fix,…
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With Playoffs Looming, Philadelphia Union the Embodiment of Chester, Delaware County
Delaware County’s professional soccer team is the can’t-help-but-root-for union of a rough and gritty work ethic with Major League Soccer talent. “Embodying Philadelphia – or…
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Delco Councilmen Try to Retain Gaming Tax Funds from Harrah’s by Testifying in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania legislature has little time to fix a portion of the state’s gaming law to ensure that Delaware County residents are not hit with…
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Chester Native, Foil to Kobe Bryant Now an Ivy League Basketball Coach
John Linehan, a 1996 graduate of Chester High School and the NCAA’s all-time steals leader in Division I, will now coach college basketball in the…
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Harrah’s in Chester Rolling Out Major Property Enhancements
Chester’s casino and racetrack, Harrah’s Philadelphia, has announced plans to roll out major property enhancements, including a new gaming and entertainment space called The Block…
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Harrah’s Hits Jackpot with New Guy Fieri Restaurant in Chester
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack has hit a culinary jackpot with a commitment from Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives star host Guy Fieri to bring the…
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Supreme Court’s Casino Tax Verdict Could Devastate Chester
Rather than “all in,” the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is sending local assessment taxes on casinos “all back,” and the decision could have a disastrous effect…
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Flashback Friday: Boxer Jack Dempsey’s Publicity Stunt in Chester Backfires
The following is the second installment of a weekly series that turns back the clock to celebrate a mostly-forgotten moment in Delaware County history. Heavyweight…
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Philadelphia Union Strikes Naming-Rights Deal for Training Complex with Power Home Remodeling
The city of Chester’s biggest asset has always been its strong sense of community. That kinship among its residents has now extended to two of…
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State-of-the-Art Indoor Training Facility for Baseball, Softball Players Opens in Ridley Township
Top Lumber Academy, a premier indoor baseball and softball training academy in Ridley Township, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Saturday. The…
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NPR Podcast Focusing on Distressed Communities Tells Story of Chester in Extraordinary Detail
Grapple, a podcast sponsored by National Public Radio that focuses on people living and working in distressed communities, came to Chester to see how the…
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Chester’s Talen Energy Stadium Welcomes Thousands of Rock Fans for Second Year in a Row
For the second consecutive year, Talen Energy Stadium in Chester welcomed thousands of rock fans for the Rock Allegiance Festival, writes Mark McGauley for NYS…
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Archbishop Carroll Grad Hopes to Make NBA Roster as Training Camps Open
Archbishop Carroll High School alumnus Derrick Jones recently signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns, and will begin his quest to earn a roster spot…
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